The National tribune., 1887-02-17

Mr. President we now know that there were
times la his later years when the days were ohrk,
and when the stress of financial embarrassment
pressed him hard but lac was too proud ana delicate
10 claim thc pension which wac his due under the
and IN enacing ] hope II the words am about 10
utter q sin against the proprleues OF TINS occa
sion that ] shall be forgiven but do not aouo'
that as lac stood there announcing 10 the Senate
and 90 the country his right 10 a pension, he had
abiding faith that should he. In the Providence ol
God. be first called the people whom he had served
20 long and well would pay, not grudgingy,
but IN cheerful payment OF a debt OF honor q
che w0manly woman who IA all the years OF hlf
growth had kept pace with him, who had been hls
love. his pride his companion, that which was his
due but which he had forborne 10 clnim.
That H. not a fun tribute 10 the memory oi John
A Logan which takes no Thought % her whose
life has been a part Of his life and whose fame u
linked inscparaby with his fame. What tenderer'
sweeer tribute can the American people pay 10 hls
memory Than TO place above the calamiious yicssl
tudes of life the woman who was ever by his SIDE
mot alone la the hour OF triumph, but ln the houi o.
pain aud suffering not alone IN thls De',u.iu tn,,.
of the distant Western River where he lay
wounded nigh unto deathf
SENATOR oocKRELLg
of Missouri, distinguished Confederate soldier,
who was an intimate personal friend ana an
admirer of Gen. Logan, said in his tribute
For many wears, and up 10 the day of his death,
] was a member of the Committee on Military
Affairs, OF which he was the honOred Chairman.
II
and unintcuuptedly continued, most intimate cor
dial and friendly. However widely we may have
differed upon many questions, respected, admired
honored and loved him for his many noble, manly,
generous magnanimous and chivalrous qualities
of head and heart--the distinguishing attributes oi
the true soldier and great man among ali nations
aud tongues.
ID was any sad privilege on December &c 1856, at
255 D. m 10 stand at the foot of his bed, and, pow.
erless for relief 10 see him quietly, peacefully hhd
unconsciously breathe the last breath OF hs iie on
III.
Among an the many great and distinguished vol
uneer officers during he late war II y no disparage-
ment OF ANY Of them say that Gen. Logan was the
greatest and most distinguished. Courageous. fear
less, energetic, uutirlng generous ana unsling, ne
was the beau-ideal OF the American volunteer sol
diery For four long weary years, during the
greatest military conflict the world has ever be
held, Gen. Logan, as a private soldier, COM
mander ofa regiment, then OF a brigade, then oi a
division, then of army corps, and then oi an
army, met and satisfied the highest expectation ana
demands of the administration, the country, and
tile people No man could do more. As Repre-
sentative and Senator in the Congress of the United
States lac incorruptible, faithful, diigent, and
labOrious and WAS earnest in his convictions and
foicble and aggressive ln Their advocacy.
SENATOR FRYE,
of Maine, said OF Gen. Logan's incorruptible
integrity:
Logan was an honest man. ] do not mean by
that simply that he would not steal that lac would
NOT bear false witness that he had not an ltchlng
palm for hTibe. III this were all lac would not be
unlike every man have been associated with in
both Houses OF Congress during l6 years service,
nor essentially different, In my opinion, from a
large majority of his fellow-citisens.
lmean that Gen Logan had an honest mind, an
honest purpose. an honest habit of thinking. 1
mean that he never played tricks with his mental
machinery TO serve his own ends and hls own pur-
poses. mean that he never attempted juggery
Whit mean that he permitted u, ln spite OF
hisRmbtions. his preudces. his jeRousies and his
passions. move straight forward in its opera
tions aud that the Legitimate results were convic-
tions-conyiciions followed always by earnest, de-
terminedi Intense action. ln my opinion That
largely constituted Gen. Logans strength in the
Senate, In the army, and with the people
Logan never swefVed 10 the right nor 10 the LETT,
but pressed ever straight forward 10 the goal Of
ultimate victory. When In the midst of the war
preiermcnt offered him, aye. more urged upon
him by his friends, lac did not hesitate a moment.
but with emphasis declared 10 them that he had
enlisted or the war. and that God helping him, lac
would fight u out on that line TO the end. When
he superseded, az he believed unjustly. as has
been well said to-day. he did not sulk in his tent a
single hour. but marched straight forward IN the
line of duty.
SENATOR EvARTs,
of New York, in the course OF touching speech,
said:
Ma. President Il IIas been said by profound po-
lilical philosopher applied 10 condition OF political
life not far different from own that by what
eveFpath great places to be gained ia public
life 90 tlu opinion and support of the community,
that patti will he sought IL II II an honorable path
II u be OF uprghtness and openness aud straight
forwardnes vi conduct aud OF character that these
high places nrc 10 he gained, then that path will be
tfod. And what better encOmium upon his own
path. what more creditabe 10 our peoples estimate
and their own approval upon this thHt path in
public life. Than that Gen. Logan by the path that
he pursued, never M ambush, never I'm devious
paths, never agiiated about his own reputation,
and never deinming that of others, led IN path
tilatbrougn him mp to the highest distinction aud
has lei aim tins capital figure la the memory Of all
his cOunlrymen.
la every form Of popular influence on the largest
scale, near 10 the topmost of the eliminating
OF people glory % the fame of OF their cti-
gens. he WAS before in the most recent contest
Tor i8e Presidency. He, at the moment that he
died svRr held. ia the judgment of his countrymen
among tle very foremost for the future contest.
And this illustration of his distinction knows no
detraction, no dsparagemeut, flaw touching the
very heart and manhood oi his life and character.
SENATOR sABIN,
Of Minnesota, said, in paying tribute to the IL
luslTious dead:
Logan's lfe-curent flowed steady. strong
stream and once directed against the forces OF dis
union nothing could satisfy hs ambitious courage
but the Beat aud labor ofihe day in the forefront
OF ihe battle Here, 10 the funess OF every patriots
hope, Logan served his country. Here, amid ali
te horror o! four long years Of civil strife Logan
charauicf received those deep impressions which
30 lnteHsiiied las subsequent utteranccs and lent
Nchemcnce 10 much Of his after life.
COmfadeship ia the perils Of battle was ever TO
him nn ill-suicicnt claim upon his utmost service
and the genius OF our institutions nodded his
conduct toward all classes Of people that his sym
puths, with m appTecatiye comprehension OF their
situation SUD wants. secured for him their utmost
confidence and esteem a tribute of the people
Logahs opportunity for serving his country was
not closed a. AppomattON, The restoration of the
reign Of las ~ those regions long dominated by the
force 81 arms the read djuslmeut of those eommuni-
tics IA Their relations members OF the Union the
Formulation 81 legal eDactments demanded by the
elevation oi ihe black man into the light and lib
eTty Oi American citizenship the whole scheme of
national restoration and civil rehabilitation known
a. 'fhe period Of reconstruction called for ability
eauai in importance 10 the demands of civil strife
Ia this new liclo wac Gen. Logan found the con
slant effective, and honored representative of the
people, and tie sturdy champion of the most cffec-
live measures calculated 10 secure for the entire
country ile benefits Of a restored Union.
SENATOR PALMER,
Of Michigan, said Of his popularity among The
masses Of the people:
was thrown with him during the last Prcsi.
dental contest for a season n my own State The
canvas WAS bitter aud eXhausting His capacity
Tor work was marvellous. The methods by which
lac reached the hearts of the people were spontane.
QUE subtle and effective. His progress was an
ovation lie never appeared without evoking the
most rapturous applause, and he never disappoint-
ed expectation. lie carried about MIN an atmos
phere that attracted and cemented men 10 him Tho
secret was he was IA rapport with the heart q,
humanity. No man 80 low but felt lac was brother
mo meu - high but felt hc his peer.
la tbe sennic he united The Valor Of the soldie,
aud TIE temper Of the Legislator 10 the tenderness,
oi the ohiid with iis quick resentments quickly SCI
aside.
The last time saw my friend he was AT the head
OF n caNalcadc at one of the fair in Michigan
He Lad been impressed Tor the occasion and com,
PEELED 90 serve. lie was the cynosire of ali ewes
Tie men clIeercd, the women waved their hand
korchieis and the children loaded him with flow
ers. u Nas as much a triumphal march az eve
went MP the sacred way with captives from remotos
Gaul.